Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White)
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The Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White) starts you out with everything you need to take great photographs, from day one. As the name states, you'll receive both the E-PM1 camera body and the Micro Four Thirds M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm II zoom lens (silver lens). In addition, a number of essential accessories come included as well, such as a lithium-ion battery and battery charger.
Whether you're simply looking to lighten your load when it comes to photographing or you're an avid fan of the Micro Four Thirds genre, Olympus's PEN series of cameras provide you with a more lightweight option than full-sized DSLR rigs, but with numerous bells and whistles that still provide flexibility and creativity, far beyond that of a point-and-shot. With the Micro Four Thirds lens mount, you can choose from a number of optional lenses for the E-PM1 to suit your particular shooting style.
At the center of the image making is the generous 3.0" LCD. Used for composition and review of your footage, not to mention navigating the menu and for features such as Live View, this big, bright display features 460K pixels and the platform with which to compose your next great shot or epic short film. Of course, the 12.3Mp sensor and the TruePic VI image processor are the heart of the camera, taking what you see on the LCD screen and turning it into memories that will last a lifetime.
In addition to shooting JPEG and RAW stills, along with 3D stills in the MPO format, the E-PM1 also shoots the already mentioned 1080/60i HD video. Up to 29 minutes of continuous footage can be captured with stereo sound. Video clips can be shot in AVCHD or AVI formats, and the Direct HD Movie Button on the camera switches you from still to movie mode with just a touch.
The E-PM1 also boasts stunning low light performance with the Olympus AF Illuminator - an LED beam up to 10 feet for faster focusing in dark settings. The camera also features and ISO up to 12,800 and the ability to attach an external flash. Other noteworthy features include the FAST AF System which provides up to 35-points of focus for unbelievable accuracy, 5 frames per second shooting, multiple filter options, and much more.
- Never Miss a Moment with the Small and Stylish Pen
- The smallest and lightest PEN is available in six stylish colors - purple, pink, brown, white, silver and black - and features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease-of-use. Its small size and portability make it the ideal camera to document life's fun and spontaneous moments
- Simplified Control
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Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The innovative screen activates popular menu options such as Art Filters, iAuto, Scene Modes, and Movie. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen
The E-PM1's Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them - before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc.
- Excellent Shots - Effortlessly
- iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting - portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport - and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PM1 is also equipped with 23 Scene-Select modes for effortless picture taking, including new 3D mode, Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus' conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses
- Three Inch, Bright Widescreen LCD
- This 460 dot high-resolution screen is big and bright enough to let you shoot and share photos and HD video with ease
- Get Wireless
- No need for cables or even a computer. Upload or email images directly from your camera with an optional PP-1 PENPAL or Eye-Fi card. The E-PM1 is also capable of recording stills and video to SD, SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I media cards
- 12.3Mp
- The new 12.3Mp sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all mZuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements in the sensor makes shooting in low light and Full HD movie recording possible
- Stabilization Technology in the Body, Not in the Lenses
- Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus' in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light
- Face Detection with Eye Detect
- Nail the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The new face detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects when shooting several people at once
- Advanced Shadow Adjustment Technology
- You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas in your images. The E-PM1's Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency either before image capture or during post-capture edits
- Full 1080 HD Video
- Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button
- In-Camera Art Filters
- Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Dramatic Tone) can be used in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies. The E-PM1 also includes bracketing up to seven images, each image with a different applied Art Filter. Since they're built into the camera, these Art Filters can achieve dramatic results on the go without the need for computer or editing software
- Wide Variety of Lenses and Accessories
- A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and flashes are compatible with the E-PM1 to support all different types of photography needs
- New 3D Shooting
- Add a new dimension to your photographs in any mode from macro to landscape with Olympus' 3D technology. By simply selecting the 3D Photo Mode, releasing the shutter, and slowly panning, the camera will automatically take a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops
- AF Illuminator
- The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet
- Increased ISO Sensitivity
- Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO sensitivity to 12,800
- Attachable Flash Included
- This camera provides the flexibility to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave it at home for maximum portability
- 5 FPS Sequential Shooting
- With the E-PM1 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is moving
- World's Fastest Auto Focus
- The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects
- Improved Color Reproduction
- The new TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots
- Improved Lens Technology
- High-precision engineering and an improved internal focusing mechanism have allowed the Olympus MSC (Movie+Still Compatible) lenses to auto focus quickly, smoothly and silently, perfect for stills and movies
- Fast Shutter Response
- Never miss a shot again with the E-PM1's fast shutter response time of less than 60 milliseconds (60 - 1/40000 sec.). The TruePic VI feature allows for reduced shot-to-shot time by shortening the black-out time between shots
- Accessory Port
- The E-PM1 incorporates a port for connecting accessories including flashes, MAL-1 Macro Light, EMA-1 Microphone adapter, PENPAL, and the VF-2 viewfinder
- In-Camera Slideshow with Sound
- Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-PM1's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, control the movie/still mix and speed, add captivating musical soundtracks, and much more
- Professional Audio Sound Capture
- Take videos that are able to capture uncompressed CD-quality 16-bit/44.1KHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital audio
- Easy Photo and Video Playback on Your HDTV
- The E-PM1 makes sharing your content easier than ever. Using the HDMI output, just connect the E-PM1 to your HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included) and navigate the camera's menus from the comfort of your couch. This is perfect for sharing your pictures and movies with an audience
- Multiple Exposure Shooting
- A Multiple Exposure function enables you to be creative right in the camera. Multiple images can be captured and combined to create one unique image. The creative possibilities are endless
- Additional Aspect Ratios
- The E-PM1 lets you select one of five Aspect Ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 6:6, 3:4) that frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors
- Proven Dust Reduction System
- Olympus' Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images, even after changing lenses. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it doesn't interfere with the picture imaging at any time
- ePortrait
- Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the ePortrait Mode that enables you to soften shadows and smooth your subject's complexion either before image capture or during post-capture edits
- Live View Magnification
- For accurate manual focusing, MF Assist can be enabled during S-AF + MF operation. With it you can zoom in on the central part of the image by up to five times by turning the focus ring
- Tele-Converter Effect
- x2
- Super Control Panel
- Shooting informationBattery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP
- Live Control
- Shooting informationBattery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio
- Live Guide
- Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips
- Reset and Custom Settings
- My mode: 4 setting recordable
- Image Overlay
- Up to 3 RAW images
- Print Function
- Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
Go To
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
| Resolution |
Effective Pixels: 12.3 Megapixels Max Resolution: 12.3 MP: 4032 x 3024 |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 17.3 x 13.0 mm |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVI, MJPEG |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC |
| Image Stabilization | Mechanical |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Stereo |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto |
| Focus Mode | Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) |
| Autofocus Points | 35 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen LCD (460000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Live View | Yes |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | 200-12800 |
| Shutter | 60 - 1/4000 sec |
| Metering Method | Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 0.33 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 5.5 fps |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 sec, 12 sec |
| Connectivity | HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1x BLS-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 30 - 90% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.31 x 2.5 x 1.5" / 10.95 x 6.35 x 3.81 cm |
| Weight | 7.65 oz / 217 g |
| Kit Lens | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
14 - 42 mm Comparable Four Thirds and Micro 4/3 Focal Length: 28 - 84 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 22 |
| Angle of View | 75° - 29° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.8" (24.89 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.19x |
| Groups/Elements | 7/8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Thread | Front: 37 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.2 x 1.9" (5.59 x 4.83 cm) |
| Weight | 4.0 oz (113 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (6)
- Good image quality (6)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (4)
- Image stabilization (4)
- Large clear LCD (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Family photos (6)
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Travel (5)
- Weddings (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White):
Bought this camera as a companion to my Nikon D5100 DSLR. Wanted something really small and light and this fit the bill perfectly. Menus are a bit non-intuitive but not bad once you get used to them. Programable soft buttons make-up for lack of manual controls. Really like the quality of the metal body and overall retro look of the camera. Everything you would expect from a great company like Olympus. Kit lens is surprisingly compact and fairly sharp but also bought the 20mm Lumix which mates perfectly with the camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Good Image Quality
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White):
Always wanted a DSLR camera but was afraid the wife will hate carrying it with her if I'm not around. Upon stumbling onto mirrorless system by accident and from reviewing the online reviews, decided to give it a shot. So glad I did.
Was so impressed by the quality of the pictures from recent wedding event that I went ahead and purchased the 45mm f/1.8. Wow, what an eye opener what that lense can do to this PM1.
Now just need to save up for that leica 25mm f/1.4 and I'm golden.
Happy camper,
V.Y.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Recommended:
- 37mm UV protector
Pros
- Dust reduction system
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White):
Pictures at my granddaughters Prom are great. I just got this camera last week and so far love it. I love that it is compact, yet DSLR quality. The Dust Reduction system is great. The hot shoe will allow more flash options. So far I only have the Kit lens.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White):
This camera is really good for those who just switch from the compact cameras to the more advanced level cameras. This mirror less one is small enough to be put in a bag, and you are good to go. The lens are obviously interchangeable, giving you options to take photos that could be comparable to those taken by the D-SLR. The len kit is pretty good with low lighting. Overall, I like this camera. Among the mirror less cameras, I'd go for this one because of the size.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White):
The camera is more of a professional one. We really appreciate the quality of the pictures we took so far. Because of it size we can carry it everywhere.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- High ISO Performance
- Large Clear LCD
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Olympus E-PM1 Digital Camera with 14-42mm II Lens (White):
My wife hates taking my 5D MK II, she doesn't know how to use it and she hates the weight. This camera takes pretty good JPEG images, along with HD video. The photos are definitely DSLR quality.
Great all around...
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Filters
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Bags & Cases
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- Price: $17.95
Viewfinder Accessories
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- Price: $249.00
What's in the Box
- M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Micro 4/3 Zoom (Silver)
- USB/Video Multi Cable
- BLS-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
- Olympus FL-LM1 Flash
- Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
- Shoulder Strap
- Olympus Viewer 2/ib Software CD-ROM
- Instruction Manual
- Warranty Card
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